Manchester United insist Wayne Rooney won't be sold to Chelsea

MANCHESTER UNITED boss David Moyes has reiterated that he has no plans to allow unsettled striker Wayne Rooney join Chelsea.

David Moyes has again stated that Wayne Rooney will not leave Manchester United

Chelsea made their first official offer for Rooney this week, which was rejected out-of-hand by United.

The 27-year-old is said to be 'angry and confused' about comments from his new manager about being back-up to first-choice striker Robin Van Perise this season.

However, Moyes has again moved to deny that United will let Rooney leave this summer, saying: "The club's position has not changed."

Rooney was said to be left 'angry and confused' over the comments made by Moyes

Moyes has admitted that Robin Van Persie (right) is his preferred choice to lead United's attack

The club's position has not changed

David Moyes

United have banned their players and staff from discussing Rooney's proposed switch to Stamford Bridge, while Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho refused to answer questions about the England star at a press conference yesterday.

It is expected that the Blues will return with another offer, but Mourinho stressed that that Juan Mata and David Luiz would not be sold.

The Portuguese did drop a heavy hint for Rooney though, who has appeared to push for a move from Old Trafford since expressing frustration about his lack of playing time last season.

But Mourinho says Mata (left) and Luiz (right) won't be sold to help buy Rooney (centre)

"Normally players who want to go to their national team and play for their country must be first-choice players for their clubs and be playing regularly," said Mourinho, as he spoke about the build up to Brazil 2014.

"That’s the big motivation if you are thinking about playing at the World Cup. If they want to go to the World Cup and they’re second choice at their club, then they’re in trouble.

"It’s a crucial year for them. Many national team coaches are worried because they want players to play regularly for their clubs."

Rooney has found his position at United under threat since Van Persie's £24m switch from Arsenal

Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger has indicated that Arsenal could afford to sign Rooney this summer.

"We would not have a problem with the wages of Rooney.

"Rooney is under contract and has two years to go so it's United who make the decision. But we would not have a problem with the wages of Rooney."

Mourinho (left) and Wenger (right) are hoping to wrestle Rooney (centre) from United this summer